Nature's Value Inc. recalled vitacost brand L-Citrulline supplements because they were made from a bulk ingredient lot contaminated with an unknown compound. Consumers taking these products received an undetermined substance instead of the labeled supplement.
Class II — Eating this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
vitacost brand L-Citrulline Amino Acid 750 mg, 90 CAPSULES, DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, ITEM # NSI 3003310, UPC 8 35003 00331 0 --- Manufactured for Vitacost Lexington, NC 27295; vitacost brand Men's Passion Booster, 30 Capsules, PREMIUM FORMULA DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, ITEM # NSI 3004713, UPC 8 35003 00471 3, and 120 CAPSULES, ITEM # NSI 3009473, UPC 8 35003 00947 3 --- Manufactured for Vitacost Lexington, NC 27295
The product was produced using bulk L-Citrulline lot # 121109 which was subsequently recalled by the supplier since the lot was found to contain a compound other than L-Citrulline.
| Recall # | Product | Lot / code | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-1761-2014 | vitacost brand L-Citrulline Amino Acid 750 mg, 90 CAPSULES, DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, ITEM # NSI 3003310, UPC 8 35003 00331 0 --- Manufactured for Vitacost Lexington, NC 27295 | Lot Nos. 1607500, 1612700, 1794500, 1810500,1937500, 2044500 | Terminated |
| F-1762-2014 | vitacost brand Men's Passion Booster, 30 Capsules, PREMIUM FORMULA DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, ITEM # NSI 3004713, UPC 8 35003 00471 3, and 120 CAPSULES, ITEM # NSI 3009473, UPC 8 35003 00947 3 --- Manufactured for Vitacost Lexington, NC 27295 | 30 capsules: Lot Nos. 1768600, 1783100, 2091200, 1979500; -- 120 capsules: Lot Nos. 1768600, 1646900, 1783100, 2050500, 2091200, 1979500 | Terminated |
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